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Two Bodies Found In Central Delhi: Police Investigate

Two Bodies Found In Central Delhi: Police Investigate

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Police in Delhi are investigating the discovery of two bodies in the Rajinder Nagar area. Senior officers are at the scene conducting an inquiry, and further details are expected to be released soon.

Odisha man cuts off tongue outside Kali temple; critical

Odisha man cuts off tongue outside Kali temple; critical

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

A man in Odisha's Ganjam district allegedly cut off his tongue with a knife outside a Kali temple. Police suspect a family dispute may be the reason for the incident, and the man is currently in stable condition.

ACS Officer Arrested, Crores Seized In Graft Case

ACS Officer Arrested, Crores Seized In Graft Case

Rediff.com23 May 2026

An Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer has been arrested on graft charges, with over Rs 1.66 crore in cash and fixed deposits worth another Rs 86 lakh seized, along with investment documents.

Three more held in Kolkata NEET protest violence case; 14 arrests so far

Three more held in Kolkata NEET protest violence case; 14 arrests so far

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Three more persons were arrested on Sunday in connection with the violence during a protest here two days ago against the NEET paper leak, taking the total number of apprehended people to 14, the police said.

Kerala Congress MLA Alleges Police Tampered Assault Report

Kerala Congress MLA Alleges Police Tampered Assault Report

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Congress MLA A D Thomas alleges that senior police officers intervened to modify the report related to his alleged assault during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas. He claims an ADGP-ranked officer was involved, and the SIT should investigate this alleged intervention.

HC appoints special officer to manage TMC's frozen bank accounts

HC appoints special officer to manage TMC's frozen bank accounts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The Calcutta High Court has appointed a retired judge as a special officer to manage the day-to-day expenses of the Mamata Banerjee-aligned Trinamool Congress (TMC) from three debit-frozen bank accounts. The accounts were frozen following a complaint by a rival TMC faction alleging they held proceeds of crime. The court allowed transactions for party expenses and legal costs, noting that the initial freezing lacked specific material basis and that the complainant had previously benefited from these accounts.

Op Sonam Wangchuk: How new Delhi Police chief oversaw 1st major action

Op Sonam Wangchuk: How new Delhi Police chief oversaw 1st major action

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated during his 21-day indefinite hunger strike, marking the first significant action under new Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar.

Police Investigate Unidentified Body Found In Khajuri Khas Drain

Police Investigate Unidentified Body Found In Khajuri Khas Drain

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Police in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area discovered the body of an unidentified man, aged 45-50, in a drain. Forensic teams collected evidence, and the body has been sent for post-mortem as investigations continue.

Compensation politics: RG Kar doc's mother rejects TMC MLA's comparison

Compensation politics: RG Kar doc's mother rejects TMC MLA's comparison

Rediff.com1 days ago

The mother of the RG Kar hospital rape-murder victim on Monday rejected Trinamool Congres MLA Kunal Ghosh's comparison between the Rs 10 lakh given to the family of a party worker who died in police custody in Halisahar, and the same amount of compensation announced after her daughter's death.

Four Police Personnel Suspended In POCSO Case Compromise Row

Four Police Personnel Suspended In POCSO Case Compromise Row

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Four police personnel, including a Station House Officer, have been suspended in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, for allegedly facilitating a compromise in a POCSO case. A departmental inquiry has been ordered by the Samba Senior Superintendent of Police.

Gadgets to be examined for cause of Tripura top cop's death

Gadgets to be examined for cause of Tripura top cop's death

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Tripura Police have initiated a forensic analysis of all electronic gadgets belonging to DGP Anurag Dhankar, who was found dead in his office washroom. A case of unnatural death has been registered, and the investigation aims to determine the cause and circumstances, especially if suicide is confirmed. Calls for a judicial probe into the incident are also growing.

Delhi Police seeks death penalty for Tahir Hussain, court reserves order

Delhi Police seeks death penalty for Tahir Hussain, court reserves order

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

The Delhi Police have urged a court to sentence former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to death for the brutal murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots, citing the 'heinous and brutal' nature of the crime and the 'savage and relentless assault' on the victim.

Punjab Police Vows Justice For Slain Officer's Family

Punjab Police Vows Justice For Slain Officer's Family

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav visited the family of a murdered assistant sub-inspector in Batala, assuring them that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. ASI Joga Singh was shot dead on May 24 while commuting to work.

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Eight Arrested In Narcotics Bust

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Eight Arrested In Narcotics Bust

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Jharkhand Police seized narcotics worth approximately Rs 50.30 lakh and arrested eight individuals across three districts in a coordinated operation targeting drug trafficking.

Delhi man stabbed to death protecting woman from molesters

Delhi man stabbed to death protecting woman from molesters

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

A man was fatally stabbed and a woman seriously injured in a Delhi park while he attempted to protect her from alleged molesters. Police are investigating the incident, scanning CCTV footage, and seeking to identify the attackers and their motive.

Fiancee, lover made 2,004 calls before Lohagad Fort murder plot: Police

Fiancee, lover made 2,004 calls before Lohagad Fort murder plot: Police

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

In a deadly twist to what would have been a dream wedding, police on Tuesday said 26-year-old Ketan, who died while on a trek on June 18, was allegedly pushed into the gorge by his fiancee Siya (20) and her lover Chetan (22).

Hyderabad SI faces action after video shows his granddaughter driving car

Hyderabad SI faces action after video shows his granddaughter driving car

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

A sub-inspector in Hyderabad has been booked after a video went viral showing him allowing his minor granddaughter to drive a car. The incident led to a case being registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act, with the Telangana DGP calling for the officer's suspension and a departmental enquiry.

'My policeman dad was nearly lynched at Jantar Mantar'

'My policeman dad was nearly lynched at Jantar Mantar'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Families of Delhi Police personnel injured during the July 20 CJP-led 'Sansad Chalo' march are calling for a parliamentary discussion on the trauma and injuries suffered by officers, arguing that the public discourse has unfairly focused solely on allegations of police excesses.

Viral Video Sparks Police Probe Into Gurugram Petrol Pump Assault

Viral Video Sparks Police Probe Into Gurugram Petrol Pump Assault

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have launched an investigation after a CCTV video showing a group of youths assaulting a motorcyclist at a petrol pump went viral. The incident occurred on Thursday night, and police are working to identify the assailants and the victim, despite no formal complaint being filed yet.

How Bengaluru Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket

How Bengaluru Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Police in Bengaluru arrested a woman for allegedly operating a prostitution racket from a rented house, rescuing two women involved. The accused confessed to facilitating services for financial gain, and further investigation is underway by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket In Paharganj

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket In Paharganj

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police busted a prostitution racket operating under the guise of a spa in Paharganj, arresting one man and rescuing five women after a decoy operation.

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Shahjahanpur Rape Accused

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Shahjahanpur Rape Accused

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A 25-year-old man, Guddu, accused of raping a one-year-old girl in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested following a police encounter. The accused was shot in both legs after he allegedly opened fire on police officers who were attempting to apprehend him. The incident came to light after the toddler's mother intervened and filed a complaint.

No nod sought for CJP protest, say Delhi police; 1,000 cops deployed

No nod sought for CJP protest, say Delhi police; 1,000 cops deployed

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The Delhi Police has confirmed that it has not yet received any official request for permission from the digital group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are ready to deploy personnel to maintain law and order if necessary.

Kolkata police review security ahead of Bengal CM's meeting

Kolkata police review security ahead of Bengal CM's meeting

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand inspected Nabanna and surrounding areas ahead of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's first administrative meeting.

After 2 months of planning, stalker stabs teacher 27 times in school

After 2 months of planning, stalker stabs teacher 27 times in school

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 21-year-old man, Amit, is accused of brutally stabbing a 28-year-old teacher, Sandhya Sharma, to death in Faridabad. Police investigations reveal that Amit had planned the murder for nearly two months, purchasing a knife specifically for the crime. The motive appears to be unreciprocated feelings and resentment after Sharma had previously filed a molestation complaint against him.

Kerala Police Arrest Four After ED Officials Attacked

Kerala Police Arrest Four After ED Officials Attacked

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Kerala police have arrested four individuals in connection with the violent attack on vehicles carrying Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials who raided former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's rented house. The arrests followed a stand-off with CPI(M) party workers and leaders.

Odisha Police Encounter: Notorious Criminal Injured, 3 Cops Hurt

Odisha Police Encounter: Notorious Criminal Injured, 3 Cops Hurt

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A miscreant, Prafulla Mallik alias Pappu, with 25 criminal cases against him, was injured in a gunfight with police in Bhadrak, Odisha, during a raid on his hideout where he was planning a robbery. Three police personnel also sustained minor injuries in the scuffle.

Unmadham Review: Brilliant Build-Up, Flat Payoff

Unmadham Review: Brilliant Build-Up, Flat Payoff

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

A gripping psychological setup and Kunchacko Boban's superb performance are undone by a disappointingly ordinary final act in Unmadham.

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Allegedly Abusing, Threatening Police

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Allegedly Abusing, Threatening Police

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Rajasthan's Minister of State for Cooperation, Gautam Kumar Dak, has been booked for allegedly verbally abusing and threatening police officers in Chittorgarh. An audio clip purportedly featuring the minister abusing policemen circulated online, leading to the registration of an FIR against him.

Denied ticket, BJP leader's 3000 supporters clash with police in MP

Denied ticket, BJP leader's 3000 supporters clash with police in MP

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Supporters of senior BJP leader Narottam Mishra clashed with police and blocked a national highway in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district after Mishra was denied a ticket for the July 30 assembly by-election, leading to injuries among police personnel and arrests.

AIIMS doctors write to Prez, seek probe into police violence

AIIMS doctors write to Prez, seek probe into police violence

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The Resident Doctors' Association of AIIMS, Delhi, has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu for an independent, time-bound inquiry into the alleged use of force against peaceful protesters at Jantar Mantar and raised concerns over activist Sonam Wangchuk's reported inability to leave Safdarjung Hospital.

Pakistan: Gunmen Ambush Police Convoy, Kill Two Suspects

Pakistan: Gunmen Ambush Police Convoy, Kill Two Suspects

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Unidentified gunmen attacked a police vehicle in Pakistan's Hangu district, killing two under-custody suspects and injuring a police constable. The suspects were being transported to jail for a kidnapping, rape, and murder case when their convoy was ambushed.

How Gurugram Police Uncovered A Rs 78 Lakh Digital Arrest Fraud

How Gurugram Police Uncovered A Rs 78 Lakh Digital Arrest Fraud

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have arrested two individuals, Mohammad Saif Ali and Saurabh Kumar, for their involvement in a Rs 78 lakh digital arrest cyber fraud. The victim was coerced into transferring money after being intimidated by a scammer posing as a police officer. Investigations revealed that one of the accused's bank accounts, used to receive defrauded funds, was linked to 52 other fraudulent transactions.

Gurugram Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Kidnapping Suspect

Gurugram Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Kidnapping Suspect

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old criminal, Nitin alias Chhota, wanted in a kidnapping-for-ransom case, was arrested in Gurugram after an encounter with police. He was injured in the exchange of fire and is currently hospitalised. The accused has a history of 17 criminal cases across Delhi and Haryana, including dacoity and murder.

Low-intensity blast rocks Punjab police station; none hurt

Low-intensity blast rocks Punjab police station; none hurt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

A low-intensity blast occurred at the Moga Sadar police station in Punjab, reportedly caused by an object hurled by unidentified persons. No injuries or significant property damage were reported, and a high alert has been issued as police investigate and forensic teams collect evidence.

Police Fire In Air During BJP Councillor's Arrest

Police Fire In Air During BJP Councillor's Arrest

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

BJP councillor Sugathan was arrested in Thiruvananthapuram under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA) after the Kerala High Court denied him anticipatory bail. The arrest involved police firing in the air to disperse a crowd obstructing the process, leading to new charges against Sugathan for assaulting officers. His family, however, alleges police used excessive force.

'Fight not over': IB officer Ankit's family seeks 'rarest of rare' punishment

'Fight not over': IB officer Ankit's family seeks 'rarest of rare' punishment

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

The verdict brought relief, but not the brother they lost, the family of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma said on Friday after former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and four others were sentenced to life imprisonment for his murder during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.

Gurugram Police Cracks Down On Illegal Bangladeshi Residents

Gurugram Police Cracks Down On Illegal Bangladeshi Residents

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have launched a special verification drive to identify and take legal action against Bangladeshi nationals residing unlawfully in the city. The campaign involves checking documents in various residential and commercial areas, with an appeal for public cooperation.

Police Drop Attempted Murder Charge Against KSU Activists

Police Drop Attempted Murder Charge Against KSU Activists

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Kerala Police have dropped attempted murder charges against Kerala Students' Union (KSU) activists accused of assaulting former Health Minister Veena George, citing lack of evidence. The charge sheet, filed after a detailed investigation including CCTV footage review, retains other offences like unlawful assembly and voluntarily causing hurt.

When Rahul, Priyanka Gheraoed Modi's Home

When Rahul, Priyanka Gheraoed Modi's Home

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

On July 21, 2026 in New Delhi, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, D K Shivakumar, V D Satheesan, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, K C Venugopal, Pawan Khera and others staged a protest at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, demanding the resignations of Modi, Home Minister Amit A Shah and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.